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Hotel name says everything !

We visited Matheran somewhere last week of April.
Though we searched a lot for Hotels on internet and zeroed on 3-4 properties( Woodlands one among them) but decided not to book online as we're not sure how much far the place would be from Scenic points and from centre of Matheran.
After reaching Matheran, we walked our way to find decent Hotel for stay, though many people were taking horse ride as city is around 3.5 km from there.
As soon we find this hotel, we took no moments to decide because of its lovely location. Yes, as name suggest, it is in woods !. but still not far from centre, barely 10 minutes walking distance.
Matheran is famous for dense, secluded areas and I think, one should to enjoy it. this hotel provides exactly the same!
Besides this. Hotel provides excellent food with helpful staff.They are eager to serve you more and keen to see that you're satisfied with food.
Hotel rooms are average, old style. Would suggest people to take floors at ground floor as they won't be hot even during summer, especially valid in April/May Month.
Though point worth mentioning, each room is at east equipped with window Cooler(giving look of AC though) and also provide hot waters in bathroom.
Hotel provides facility for Table Tennis/ Badminton and has courts for the same.It seems ideal for group visit as property is big and can easily be utilized...We visited Matheran somewhere last week of April. Though we searched a lot for Hotels on internet and zeroed on 3-4 properties( Woodlands one among them) but decided not to book online as we're not sure how much far the place would be from Scenic points and from centre of Matheran.

After reaching Matheran, we walked our way to find decent Hotel for stay, though many people were taking horse ride as city is around 3.5 km from there.

As soon we find this hotel, we took no moments to decide because of its lovely location. Yes, as name suggest, it is in woods !. but still not far from centre, barely 10 minutes walking distance.

Matheran is famous for dense, secluded areas and I think, one should to enjoy it. this hotel provides exactly the same!

Besides this. Hotel provides excellent food with helpful staff.They are eager to serve you more and keen to see that you're satisfied with food.

Hotel rooms are average, old style. Would suggest people to take floors at ground floor as they won't be hot even during summer, especially valid in April/May Month. Though point worth mentioning, each room is at east equipped with window Cooler(giving look of AC though) and also provide hot waters in bathroom.

Hotel provides facility for Table Tennis/ Badminton and has courts for the same.It seems ideal for group visit as property is big and can easily be utilized for team activities.

On Negative sides : what I'm finding advantage- location, could be disadvantage for many. as you've to walk 10-15 minutes to find anything.. if one doesn't like secluded lonely places, or hates walking, then this place is not for you.

Onew more thing , also though they say, they provides WIFI, but they show reluctance to provide it, when you demand it.Morever, as property is big, WIFI will not work on rooms, far from office location(another tip to select room)

Well for us, overall my trip was made further pleasurable by this Hotel and its location. Looking forward to visit this place again in futureMore

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Room Tip: Rooms at Ground floor or near office(if you want WIFI to work)

Stayed: April 2016, travelled with family

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Ask Suresh K about Hotel Woodlands Matheran

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We spent 2 nights at the Hotel. We booked over the phone and paid online. The location was easy to find due to helpful signs.The environment is very good for family outings.One can even spend their entire day at the hotel because of the amenities provided (table tennis, badminton, swimming pool, swings etc.). Food was included in the package which was very simple but gave homely feel.

Room Tip: There is no menu based food ordering.

Stayed: January 2016, travelled as a couple

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Ask Amey P about Hotel Woodlands Matheran

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We were on a three night trip to matheran and stayed 2 nights in woodlands. Booked over the phone and paid beforehand for an all-inclusive package! The hotel have a feel good factor the moment you enter it. Every thing is so familiar and homely that you will feel comfortable the moment you enter. It is a bunglow converted into a hotel. And still maintains the vintage look.

Location: just a 5 min walk from the market. (Dont go by google maps location, ask locals for direction)Room: we stayed in A20 and is surely the best room of the hotel. Opens up to jungle, have a decent sit out area. Go for this room even if you have to pay more for it, as it is a 3 bedded room.Food: we had all inclusive package and thus had all meals here. And it was a great decision. The way they served food was excellent and the it tasted wow. Though fixed menu and pure veg, but you will surely love it. Service: service is the thing which makes this place stand out from others. Every boy working here is so nice and friendly and they give you great feeling. Front desk is manned by mr thomas, and we had 2 issues which were sorted swiftly. Also, there is a pool in the property for chilling. Carrom board, TT table and swings are there too.Overall it is THE PLACE to stay in matheran. Highly recommended.

Stayed: December 2015, travelled as a couple

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Ask goldy17venky about Hotel Woodlands Matheran

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Easy to find due to helpful signs, amazing food which is all included in the price, good location for all walks, friendly staff (and pets, 3 dogs) and the rooms were basic with the cleanest bathrooms we've come across in India. The only faults we had were that the bed sheets smelt damp which had stains on them and that even though we emailed and called to reconfirm our booking 5 days prior our visit like pre arranged, they were surprised to see us when we arrived and said 'we didn't think you were coming'. Which instantly made us worried but there were rooms available. Another grumble would have been that there wasn't much of a welcome, no introduction of the hotel, when meal times were or when check out was nor did they give is a map with any recommendations of where to visit ect. Thanks for a great stay woodlands.

Stayed: December 2015

Ask Leonie I about Hotel Woodlands Matheran

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Nyc hotel... Gud food... Nyc surroundings... U get table tennis nd sum other games too... Overall a nyc experience.. Happy with it..Very neat and tidy... Co-operative staff... Gud environment.... U get private rooms.. As well there are rooms for families nd groups... Like there are 4to 5 double beds ...so gud if you are der in big groups..

Stayed: November 2015, travelled with family

Ask KhushbooS205 about Hotel Woodlands Matheran

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